Windows Firewall Exception
March 16, 2009 Computer Tips And Tricks
The built-in Windows Firewall does a satisfactory job of protecting your computer against many backdoor 
communication attempts. Numerous applications that require firewall exception to be added will do so automatically during installations, i.e. online games. Sometime you will need to manually allow an application to have access to the internet.
Firstly, load up the Control Panel by clicking on the Start Menu then Control Panel. Then click Security. Now select Allow a program through Windows Firewall. Once the Windows Firewall Settings box has loaded, click Add Program (if you wanted to allow a port, click Add Port).
You can add an application from the list (if it appears), or browse for the application you wish to allow manually.
Once you have chosen the application, click OK. Once that is done, click OK for a second time in the Firewall Settings window. You have now successfully added a Firewall Exception.
